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Head of Finance (Full Time)
Salary Negotiable up to £100k (depending on experience)
33 days holiday
Contributory Pension
Insurance / Benefits Package
Location Newcastle-Under-Lyme (ST5)
Our client is a well-established leading design and manufacturing business seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Finance in a varied role encompassing HR and IT. This will be an excellent opportunity for the right person to work strategically in their finance specialism as well as working very closely with the MD to support him in other key areas such as Procurement and Project Management. You will be key to developing and delivering strategic growth plans for the company.
You will help to shape and implement changes and improvements to ensure the entire business remains as efficient as possible and delivers growth.
You will support the MD in key decisions and provide him and the wider team with robust data that facilitates well informed decision making.
You will communicate with external stake holders in a clear, timely and robust manner.
Managing the finance team (of 5) and helping with their development will be a key part of the role.
Key Accountabilities
Ensure accurate and timely management data in compliance with UK accounting standards and in formats required to facilitate the team making meaningful decisions, whilst satisfying the requirements of all relevant stakeholders and UK audit requirements.
A proactive approach to working capital management that drives liquidity with specific attention to stock, debtors and creditors and the management of foreign currency exposures.
Ensure we deploy appropriate and robust IT solutions working closely with external third parties on support and security.
Work closely with all departments to ensure financial expectations are met or exceeded.
Support the MD and wider team with the goal of coaching and developing the senior management team to improve communication and efficiently delivering the company goals and objectives.
Ensuring integrity and transparency are key and embedded in all reporting.
Developing and executing an appropriate and effective taxation strategy.
Manage relationships with third parties such as insurance brokers and providers of pension schemes and benefit schemes and crucially the auditors ensuring the annual audit is conducted efficiently and quickly.
Manage the internal HR resource and support to ensure all policies and procedures are legally compliant and in line with best practice.
Undertake people management activities such as performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes in collaboration with HR.
Person Specification
Essential
CIMA or ACCA qualified with at least 5 years post qualification experience.
At least 2 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment and experience in an SME environment
Experienced in managing a HR department/function.
A passion for IT
MS Excel Advanced
Hard working and diligent. Up to date knowledge of accounting regulations
Commercial business awareness
Excellent communicator
Desirable
Sage 200 experience
Experience / knowledge of Power BI reports.
ERP / MRP Systems
Key Personal Attributes / Behavioural Competencies
Strong Team player, who enjoys collaborative working.
Excellent communicator through all platforms
Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Capable of working under pressure
Ability to use own initiative.
Problem-solving, enthusiastic can-do approach
Able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Self-motivated and a steady pair of hands
Reliable
High degree of confidentiality
If you feel this role looks right for you and you feel you can contribute to our Business Growth Plans and want to join our team, its time to get your application started. Please apply through this advert to our HR Consultant, with an up to date CV and covering letter stating why you feel you are suitable for the role, also detailing your salary requirements.
Deadline for applications: Monday 10th March 2025 (although applications will be reviewed as they come in)
(This is likely to be a 2-Stage Interview Process with the 2nd interview including at least a Psychometric Assessment and one presentation).
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
